Choosing a wood species
Choosing a suitable wood species is an essential part of any woodworking project. Different wood species have unique characteristics that can affect their durability, appearance, workability, and overall performance.
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Choosing a wood species
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How to Refinish Wood Furniture
We explain the process of stripping, preparing/sanding, and refinishing a wood furniture project with Oil Plus 2C to achieve a beautiful, natural, hand-rubbed wood finish.
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Hardwax Oil vs. Polyurethane
How does a polyurethane wood finish compare to a hardwax oil wood finishing product? As we compare the differences, the following topics will be covered: Film Build & Aesthetic, Appearance,...
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Rubio Monocoat receives Gold Label Certification from Eurofins
In 2018, we took our commitment to the next level by adding the Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold label to our certificates. This label guarantees you, our customer, that our products will continue to...
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What is hardwax oil finish?
Hardwax oil wood finishes are typically manufactured from a mix of one or more vegetable oils and one or more waxes; the formulation may also contain a range of additional...
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Herman Miller Eames Table (Limited Edition)
Originally created in 1950, the low table rod base (LTRs) were made using a revolutionary mass-production technique, discovered by the Eames, for simultaneously welding wire rods.
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Vincent Solis - Curvy Console
Vincent Solis is a remarkably outstanding young wood worker who recently graduated from Conestoga College this past year. His “Curvy Console” capstone project was awarded the “Master Craftsman Award” and additionally selected...
